Office Supplies: Pens, Pencils, Erasers, Inks, Etc. - WorkQuest

The Texas Department of Agriculture issued a term contract award to WorkQuest, Inc., located in Austin, Texas, for the supply of office supplies consisting of mechanical pencils. The contract, identified as 26209519, was awarded on February 10, 2026, with a completion date of November 30, 2026. The cumulative contract value is $27.67. Performance will occur at the Stephen F. Austin Building in Austin, Texas, with receipt coordinated by Julie Rodriguez under the purchasing authority of Susan Patin of the Texas Department of Agriculture's Statewide Procurement Division.

The specific line items under this award include one dozen 0.9mm mechanical pencils with black lead, scheduled for delivery on February 20, 2026, at a unit price of $16.41, and one box of 0.7mm mechanical pencils featuring rubber grip and plastic barrel (Absolute III brand), scheduled for delivery on March 12, 2026, at a unit price of $11.26. Both line items include freight charges for orders valued under $25. The purchase qualifies for Texas sales tax exemption under Texas Tax Code Section 151.309(4) as tangible personal property acquired for exclusive state use.